Financial Controller

Bolab Systems; Geislingen an der Steige; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bolab Systems is seeking a Finance Controller to manage the financial health of the business and its multi-branch network in Germany. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic planning, including monthly/annual reporting, cash flow, budgeting, and variance analysis across sales, inventory, COGS, and overheads.

Key responsibilities include ERP system improvements, interdepartmental reporting, audit support, and mentoring financial staff while ensuring compliance with local German and

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration or Economics or equivalent experience.
• Experience in controlling, finance or accounting in light manufacturing/assembly/service is required.
• Proven ability in actual and standard costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or German GAAP and financial analysis.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Prepare cash flow forecasts monthly with accounting team and provide recommendations.
• Produce monthly debtors/creditors, P&L, balance sheet, and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain production costing systems and inventory controls.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure efficient reporting and data gathering.
• Lead ERP upgrade and project manage IT/technology implementations for the group.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Costing & budgeting

MS Excel

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

This role will require the Finance Controller to be both hands-on and strategic as will be accountable for the financial health and wellbeing of the business and its multi-branch network in Germany. Responsibilities will include monthly and annual financial reports; cash flow management; key variance analysis; budgeting and forecasting; analysis of sales and inventory, cost of goods sold, overheads, production variances; a range of broad reporting requirements, cost control, and financial management tasks.

Core Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the accounting team, prepare cash flow forecasts monthly, and make appropriate recommendations.
• In conjunction with the accounting team prepare monthly: Debtors/creditors report, profit & loss report, cashflow forecasts, balance sheet, control account reconciliations, financial/operational variance reports and analysis, additional reports, documentation and data as requested and make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop and maintain production costing systems and procedures and assist with the development of production and inventory controls.
• Liaise with the relevant department heads to develop and maintain efficient reporting and data gathering systems for financial and production requirements.
• Recommend upgrades and efficient procedures and usage requirements for the ERP system, and project manage IT and technology projects and support for local users.
• Finance lead for scoping and implementation of new group-wide ERP system into Bolab subsidiary.
• Oversee:
• Credit and payments commensurate with cash flow.
• Banking and bank statements
• Preparation and reconciliation of tax reporting
• Payroll, payroll tax and maintenance of all payroll records
• Statutory employee benefits
• Maintenance of all staff records
• System developments of all computerized data and the development of appropriate control systems such as cash control, stock control, production control etc. in conjunction with relevant Department Heads.
• Maintenance of asset register and assisting with the bi-annual audit processes.
• Ensure deadlines are met for weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as required by the company and/or statutory bodies.
• Control any rebates, discounts, contributions made to customers.
• Review and control of Long-Term Contract accounting and reporting.
• Involvement in pricing and bid preparation.
• Provide financial guidance for commercial issues surrounding new and existing commercial proposals (e.g. assessment of customer profitability, etc.).
• Provide financial guidance to the operational network and ensure operations are performing at optimum from a financial management perspective.
• Involvement in Contract Review process.
• Development and training of direct reports to ensure their effectiveness is maximised and develops with the company and adherence to company and group policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all administrative processes adhere to the financial control standards.
• Internal and external audit assistance and co-ordination.
• Assist with the preparation of Group and Local Statutory audits.
• Ensure German subsidiaries comply with their obligations under both German and UK law.
• To always act and work within legal and ethical standards and company policies.

What are we looking for?

• University degree in Business Administration or Economics or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years' experience in controlling, finance or accounting in light manufacturing/assembly/service
• Actual and standard costing experience
• Strong integrated ERP systems experience/knowledge
• Management accounting experience preparing full P&L result for manufacturing and sales distribution
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards (IFRS and/or German GAAP), and financial analysis
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to identify and resolve financial issues or discrepancies in a timely manner
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing financial regulations, technologies, and business needs